Manager Business Development

National University of Sciences and Technology; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) Innovation & Commercialization Office (ICON) seeks a senior professional to lead business development and projects across its industrial services portfolio. You will identify opportunities, coordinate bids, and drive multi-disciplinary teams to deliver value for clients and partners.

The role requires 8+ years in university-based BD/ORIC or industry-liaison, MBA/MS or equivalent, PMP, and strong proposal writing, market intelligence, and

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or related field; MBA/MS or equivalent.
• PMP certification or equivalent project-management credential.
• Technical/engineering background relevant to industrial services portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop commercial opportunities across NUST's industrial services portfolio.
• Coordinate bids, proposals, and concept notes with faculty and technical teams.
• Manage client & stakeholder engagement and coordinate meetings and logistics.
• Track milestones, deliverables, and risks; maintain project files and documentation standards.
• Ensure contractual compliance with Commercial Compliance Office; prepare reports.

Education

MBA or MS or equivalent

PMP certification

Engineering background

Tools

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

Department

Innovation & Commercialization Office NUST (ICON)

Age Limit

30 - 45

Posted Date

Sep 14, 2026

Experience Required

5-7 years of experience in business development, commercial proposal writing, or client relationship management, preferably in professional/technical services, industrial consulting, or public/private sector project work

8+ years of prior experience in a university-based BD, ORIC, or industry-liaison office; experience preparing bids/tenders for government or industrial clients; experience coordinating multi-disciplinary technical teams on client-facing projects

Qualification

Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related discipline (MBA/MS or equivalent)

Professional certification in business development, project management (e.g., PMP); background with a technical/engineering degree relevant to NUST's industrial services portfolio

Required Skills

• Strong business development and proposal/bid-writing skills
• Ability to conduct market intelligence and sector scans
• Client and stakeholder relationship management skills
• Project coordination skills (tracking milestones, deliverables, and risks); strong written and verbal communication
• Proficiency in MS Office and other Project Management Tools
• Familiarity with contractual and compliance requirements for industrial services contracts
• Sufficient technical literacy to coordinate effectively with faculty members and specialist teams
• Experience liaising with compliance/legal offices
• Report writing and KPI/dashboard tracking for management reporting

Key Responsibilities

To undertake/ support the identification, development, and execution of commercial opportunities (projects) across NUST's industrial services portfolio.

Business Development & Projects Pipeline Management

• Identify and track commercial (industrial services) opportunities across industry, government, and development sectors
• Conduct market intelligence and sector scans to identify emerging opportunities relevant to NUST's capabilities
• Maintain and update a structured pipeline of leads, proposals, and engagements
• Undertake/support preparation of commercial proposals, technical bids, and concept notes in coordination with Faculty Members (FMs) and technical teams

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a day-to-day interface with industry clients and institutional partners in ongoing projects
• Coordinate follow-ups, meetings, logistics, and stakeholder communications on behalf of NUST/ICON

Project Execution & Coordination

• Coordinate different project activities between client(s) and NUST's specialist teams
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and timelines; flag risks or delays to management
• Maintain project files and ensure documentation standards are met for each active engagement
• Liaise with Commercial Compliance Office for contractual compliance requirements and reporting

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare periodic pipeline and project status reports for management
• Maintain records of all client interactions, proposal submissions, and project outcomes
• Ensure timely compliance with organization reporting requirements

Term and Conditions

• Candidates are required to attach scanned copies of their documents (Academics / Professional).
• Last education certificate/degree must be attested/verified by HEC.
• Candidates may be considered ineligible for the post due to any of the following reasons:
• 3rd Div in academic career / weak academic profile.
• NUST employees with less than one year of service with NUST and / or absence of NOC from Head of Institution.
• In process of pursuing a required degree.
• Medically unfit.
• Candidates serving in Govt departments or Armed forces will be required to furnish a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their respective parent department / organization.
• Internal candidates must obtain prior consent from their respective institution/department before applying for the position.
• Late / incomplete applications will be ignored. Only short-listed candidates will be considered / called for test / interview and no TA / DA will be admissible.
• NUST reserves the right to cancel, modify / terminate the recruitment program due to any reason, without notice, at any time